JANUARY 2024

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA NIGHT

AT EMPIRE STRYKERS GAME

Calling all Soccer Fans! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to receive four (4) complimentary tickets to Rancho Cucamonga Night as the Empire Strykers take on the Texas Outlaws on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:05 p.m. at the Toyota Arena (4000 Ontario Center, Ontario, CA 91764). Empire Strykers is a professional indoor soccer team part of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).



To claim your tickets, it's as easy as completing the ticket request form, and hitting submit. Act fast—these tickets are hotter than a penalty kick! For questions regarding ticketing, contact Empire Strykers at 1-909-457-0252. 

 

Empire Strykers Rancho Cucamonga Night:

  • When: Tuesday, January 9
  • Time: 7:05 p.m.
  • Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
  • Where: Toyota Arena (4000 Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario, CA 91764)
  • Parking: $15

 

Don’t miss this chance to be a part of Rancho Cucamonga Night – see you there!

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CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON IN

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

Immerse yourself in the magic of the 2024 Rancho Cucamonga Lunar Festival - Year of the Dragon! Join us for two days of spectacular family entertainment on Saturday, January 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the RC Sports Center (8303 Rochester Avenue).


Come out and enjoy delicious food from local vendors, shop unique finds from artisans and small businesses, and be captivated by mesmerizing cultural performances! Best of all, it's a FREE event! For more information and to reserve your tickets, click the button below.

RESERVE FREE TICKETS

RC ANIMAL CENTER EXTENDS HOURS

Get ready for tails to wag and hearts to melt! Beginning Tuesday, January 30, the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center (11780 Arrow Route) will be extending its walk-through and adoption schedule to Tuesday through Saturday, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. These extended hours will provide additional opportunities for prospective adopters to meet and greet with available animals. While other services remain accessible by appointment, you can conveniently schedule through the Animal Center's website by clicking the button below.

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LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE

RECOMMENDS MORE ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

Need a New Year’s Resolution that is easy to keep? Lewis Family Playhouse has one for you…get out and see more live entertainment! 


We’re celebrating the new year with an outstanding lineup that is great for date nights or fun for the whole family. Commit to a New Year’s resolution of experiencing more live entertainment in 2024! 


We wish you all a happy and healthy 2024 and look forward to being your place for live entertainment throughout the year and beyond! Check out the Spring 2024 lineup by clicking the button below.

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LEARN TO WRITE YOUR WINNING

BUSINESS PLAN

The City’s Economic Development team is here to help! We’ve developed programs to jump start your business and/or to take your business to the next level. In partnership with the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC), we are proud to offer no-cost business consulting and business workshops. 


Join the upcoming in-person workshop: 

  

Writing a Winning Business Plan 

Tuesday, January 23, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce 

9500 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 110 


Reserve your seat by clicking the button below!


Interested in 1-on-1 Business Consulting? 

A dedicated Rancho Cucamonga SBDC Consultant is available on-site every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Office (9500 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 110) to discuss your business planning, marketing, funding, and management business needs. Appointments are recommended, walk-ins are welcomed.


To schedule your appointment, contact Business Consultant Robert Usher at robert.usher@ociesbdc.com or by calling 1-951-235-0669. 

  

For additional resources, visit the City’s Economic Development website by clicking HERE.

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DISCOVER THE WORLD AT THE BIANE LIBRARY

Join us Friday, February 2 at the Paul A. Biane Library (12505 Cultural Center Drive) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a culturally rich evening filled with performances, crafts, experiences, and a scavenger hunt to explore cultures and regions around the world. This event is for all ages. 


FREE tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, January 23 at the Paul A. Biane Library (12505 Cultural Center Drive) and the Archibald Library (7368 Archibald Avenue).  

EVENTS AND PROGRAM INFORMATION

UTILITY BOX BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM DEADLINE EXTENDED

The City of Rancho Cucamonga invites talented artists to participate in the Utility Box Beautification Program, a fantastic opportunity to infuse our city with color and creativity! Transform four (4) utility boxes into stunning works of art, showcasing the unique talent of local artists.


Deadline Extended: January 8

This extension provides artists with additional time to craft and submit their visionary designs. Selected artists will not only contribute to a more vibrant cityscape but will also receive a $750 stipend for the design and completion of the project.


Utility Box Locations:

  • Wilson Ave. and San Sevine Rd.
  • Hermosa Ave. and Feron St.
  • 6th St. and The Resort Pkwy.
  • Church St. and Elm St.


Don't miss this chance to leave your artistic mark on Rancho Cucamonga! Click the link below for more details and submission guidelines.

APPLY TODAY

JOIN A HEALTHY RC COMMUNITY GROUP

Are you passionate about health and wellness? If so, then join the Healthy RC collaborative and work alongside community partners to develop impactful projects, programs, and initiatives that help make Rancho Cucamonga the healthiest it can be! 


We have several opportunities for you to get involved:   


Healthy RC Steering Committee 

Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   

This committee develops policies and programs to improve the quality of life for Rancho Cucamonga residents.   


Compassionate Community Subcommittee 

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Help create a unified community through acts of kindness and compassion. Let's work together to preserve healthy, equitable, and resilient communities that focus on creating a culture of compassion.   


Mental Health Subcommittee 

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Develop strategies to destigmatize mental health and increase access to critical resources in the community.   


Community Champions/Campeones para la Comunidad 

Meets the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Spanish-speaking residents develop strategies for improving the quality of life for residents in the community. Meetings are held in English and Spanish. All ages and abilities are welcome.   

  

Healthy RC Steering Committee and Mental Health Subcommittee meetings are held via Zoom and Compassionate Communities Subcommittee and Community Champions are held in-person at City Hall (10500 Civic Center Drive). For more information, email HealthyRC@CityofRC.us.

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ELECTRICAL FIRE PREVENTION

One way to trigger an electrical incident is by overloading an extension cord or power strip, which could lead to overheating the cord. You should NEVER plug major appliances into an extension cord or power strip. Extension cords should only be used for temporary use (www.nfpa.org).

  

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has many helpful extension cord safety tips to help you and your family stay safe:   


  • Do not overload extension cords.  
  • Do not substitute extension cords for permanent wiring.   
  • Power strips must be plugged directly into the power outlet. They cannot be strung together.   
  • Never use a cord that feels hot or is damaged in any way.   
  • Always use an extension cord that is the same size as or larger than the cord being extended. 
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY LAUNCHES

PREPAREDNESS STARTS HERE PROGRAM

San Bernardino County is vulnerable to almost every form of natural disaster – earthquakes, wildfires, floods, debris flows, severe winds, extreme drought, and now crippling blizzards and tropical storms. Being on guard has never been more important,

which is why San Bernardino County is putting disaster readiness front and center with the Preparedness Starts Here program.


Preparedness is a partnership between the county and county residents. Preparedness

Starts Here keeps residents informed about what the county is doing to keep them safe while providing residents with the tools to prepare themselves and their loved ones.


“Our goal is to provide our residents with the information and inspiration they need to be prepared and keep themselves safe until help can arrive,” said San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe.


The program centers on a new county website, prepare.sbcounty.gov, which is displayed prominently on the county’s main website, sbcounty.gov, and will remain there at all times, not just during emergencies.


The Preparedness Starts Here website is a hub for disaster resources from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, the Office of Emergency Services, and county Public Health and Public Works. It includes information and preparedness tools for each type of disaster as well as links to download the SBC Ready smartphone app, sign up for telephone emergency alerts, view weather warnings, and obtain food assistance.


Websites created for and specific to each active emergency can be accessed through the Preparedness Starts Here website, providing up-to-date information on the incident,

damage, road conditions, and resources for victims.


County government, in partnership with other agencies, works hard to be prepared, provide emergency services, learn from the challenges that arise during each incident, and implement improvements in time for the next catastrophe. However, pulling through a disaster with minimal harm to life and property requires residents to be prepared as well.


Preparedness Starts Here links residents to:


  • The SB Ready smartphone app, which assists users in creating preparedness plans and provides checklists, news, alerts, and emergency phone numbers and locations.


  • The Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS) notifies all residents in defined areas via voice and text to impending and active disasters and provides vital instructions. All landline phone numbers are loaded into the system, but residents who prefer receiving information on their mobile devices have to sign up.


  • The Sheriff’s Storm and Disaster Preparedness website, which includes information on various alert systems and preparedness guidance.


  • The San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services website, which features links to emergency plans and answers to frequently asked questions about disaster preparedness and response.


  • And much more.


The county will promote the launch of the Preparedness Starts Here program in newspapers and on local TV in English and Spanish, radio, social media, and on news websites.


San Bernardino County encourages all county residents to visit prepare.sbcounty.gov and join the county and our public safety partners in being ready to survive, recover, and thrive. Preparedness starts here!

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